The University of Mississippi has released its 2026 football schedule, and the centerpiece is a home opener that will pit the Rebels against Charlotte in Oxford on September 12.
Home Opener Set for September 12
The game is slated to start at 6:45 p.m. Central Time inside Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium, the storied venue that has witnessed countless memorable moments for Ole Miss.
Television viewers across the country will be able to follow the action live on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network, both of which have secured broadcast rights for the matchup.
First Meeting and Season Outlook
This contest represents the first-ever meeting between the Rebels and the 49ers, a new rivalry that adds excitement to a schedule that includes seven home games.
The slate features a blend of conference powerhouses — LSU, Missouri, Auburn, and Georgia — as well as non‑conference opponents such as Wofford and the in‑state rival Mississippi State. The season will draw to a close with the traditional Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State on November 27.
Beyond the individual games, the schedule underscores Ole Miss’s ambition to remain competitive within the SEC while testing itself against a diverse set of opponents, a strategy that could shape the team’s trajectory heading into the next season.